Lead Line Cooks- Full Time

Description

Summary:

White Lodging is hiring a **PM Shifts Lead Line Cook** to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef. You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

If you're a senior line cook or lead cook looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers the hands‑on leadership experience you need — backed by one of the country's top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the U.S.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Serve as a Sous Chef in training — stepping into full kitchen management responsibilities and overseeing all BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence

Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, culinary apprentices, and stewards while managing daily food preparation and production in the food outlet

Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines

Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet financial targets

Check ingredient freshness; enforce all recipe standards and portion‑use records across the team

Monitor guest feedback scores and proactively influence food quality and service consistency

Foster a culture of cooperation, respect, and professional kitchen standards among all coworkers

Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Solid working knowledge of all commercial kitchen equipment and culinary preparation techniques

Demonstrated proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery

Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff — prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred

Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required

Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen

What You Can Look Forward To

DailyPay — get paid when you need it

Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Complimentary wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel

Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Full‑time associates also receive:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day1

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

PM Shift Full‑time or Part‑Time Position | Compensation starts at a range from $22.00 to $24.00 Accepting applications for up to 14 days from the date the job was posted

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